Confirm the pen is NOT expired and is not damaged
Alyssa Dominguez, a specialist in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the USC Keck School of Medicine
Avoid Shaking the Vial Semaglutide is a delicate medication, and shaking the vial can affect its effectiveness
By achieving optimal glycemic control, semaglutide helps mitigate the detrimental effects of hyperglycemia on the cardiovascular system
Awareness of how Wegovy interacts with other drugs, supplements, alcohol, and food helps you take control of your treatment
While the injectable form of semaglutide (Wegovy) has been approved for adolescents aged 12 and older with obesity, the oral pill formulation has not yet received the same pediatric indication